General information
Organisation
Limagrain is an agricultural cooperative and an international seed group owned by 1,300 farmers located in Auvergne (in the center of France). Present in 49 countries and with 9,335 employees, the Group breeds, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products. Focused on the genetic progress of plants, Limagrain is the fourth largest seed group worldwide. talent.limagrain.com
Reference
2024-9797
Position description
Employment Type
Regular Full Time
Contractual hours
Full-time
Function
PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS - PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Main Goal
As Head of Operations within Limagrain coop, your role will involve overseeing the manufacturing and shipping operations of seeds, as well as managing the associated support functions (transportation and freight, maintenance, new works, and quality).
Job description
As a member of the executive committee and reporting to the CEO of the cooperative, your main missions are as follows:
- In close collaboration with internal customers, Plan and oversee harvest, packaging, and shipping operations for seeds.
- Lead the transformation and reconstruction project of the seed factory, working in conjunction with all stakeholders.
- Implement safety policies within the Operations department.
- Develop a culture of operational excellence (continuous improvement, safety management, quality, TPM, etc.).
- Propose annual budget to the General Management and ensure monitoring and control of allocated budgets.
- Benchmark market practices in industry (technical, technological, competitive).
- Actively contribute to the cooperative’s strategic goals, alongside the Executive Team.
Skills: what we expect of you
Graduate of an engineering school or equivalent experience.
Confirmed experience in a similar role, ideally within an agro-industrial and matrix environment.
Strategic vision and understanding of industrial economics.
Ability to drive change.
Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
Customer service orientation and influence capabilities.
Dynamic and enthusiastic, capable of rallying and motivating teams.
Proficient in English.
Your benefits and working environment
Within a 5-member executive team, you work at our headquarters, which provides a pleasant and stimulating work environment.
You lead strategic projects in an environment that emphasizes customer centric and has a short hierarchical chain.
Ultimately, through your actions, you contribute to advancing food sustainability and building a sustainable future !
Recruitment process
Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive an acknowledgment of receipt.
We’ll evaluate your profile in relation to the position and company needs. If your application is shortlisted, the following steps are part of our process:
- Pre-screening call.
- Completion of personality inventories and reasoning tests, that we will derief through an interview with the Group Talent Director.
- Meeting with the CEO of the cooperative, your manager.
- Meeting with the HRD of the cooperative as well as the integrated chain.
Company
GROUPE LIMAGRAIN
Position localization
Job location
Europe, France, Auvergne, Puy de Dôme (63)
Location
10 Rond-Point du Biopole, 63360 Saint-Beauzire, France
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
Master's degree
Minimum level of experience required
10 years or more
Requester
Position start date
02/09/2024